Winemaker

Benziger; Loxton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wine Group is seeking an organized Winemaker to support planning, scheduling and delivery of day-to-day winemaking operations at our Loxton North winery in South Australia. You will work closely with winemaking, cellar and production teams to ensure work is planned, communicated and completed safely, efficiently and to required quality standards.

Reporting to the Senior Winemaker, the role involves active involvement in vintage operations, blending and project activities, with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Wine Science or equivalent.
• Highly proficient computer skills.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Ability to work extended/rotating shifts and weekends during the Vintage period.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and undertake daily winemaking operations in consultation with the Winemaking team.
• Schedule and prioritise work to meet day-to-day production requirements.
• Involve in all aspects of vintage operations from grape receival to finished product.
• Prepare and manage wine and juice to required specifications and storage parameters.
• Assist with oak planning, scheduling and tracking; manage blending programs and dispatch prep.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Organized

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Wine Science degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Wine Group, 1636 Bookpurnong Road, Loxton North, South Australia, Australia

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com .

Are you an organized and committed Winemaker who enjoys planning ahead, scheduling work effectively and being part of a busy, quality-focused winery team?

About us

TWG Australia is part of one of the world’s largest wine businesses, producing and supplying well‑known brands including Cupcake, Chloe, Fisheye, Foxhorn and Franzia. Our Loxton winery is located in the heart of the Riverland and offers a hands‑on, team‑focused environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement are valued.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Winemaker, this role is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling and delivery of day‑to‑day winemaking operations across wine and juice production. You will work closely with the Winemaking, Cellar and Production teams to help ensure work is planned, communicated and completed safely, efficiently and to required quality standards.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning, coordinating and undertaking daily winemaking operations in consultation with the Winemaking team;
• Scheduling and prioritizing work to ensure day‑to‑day production requirements are achieved on time;
• Actively involved in all aspects of vintage operations, from grape receival and processing through to finished product;
• Preparing, monitoring and managing wine and juice to required specifications and storage parameters;
• Assisting with oak planning, scheduling and tracking;
• Managing blending programs and final dispatch preparation;
• Contributing to winery projects, trials and research and development activities;
• Working closely with cellar and production staff to communicate priorities and support workflow; and
• Supporting contract customer services and maintaining strong internal and external relationships.

About you

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organized and committed to scheduling and delivering work in a planned and structured way. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, communicating clearly and consistently following through on agreed schedules and deadlines.

• Strongly committed to safety, quality and compliance;
• Highly organized, reliable and self‑motivated;
• Ability to plan and coordinate work effectively when dealing with time sensitive production activities;
• Resourceful, practical and solutions focused;
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all aspects of work;
• A collaborative team player who communicates well with winemaking, cellar and production teams.

What you’ll bring

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Wine Science or equivalent are essential, along with highly proficient computer skills. To be considered for this ongoing role, applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Working requirements

Applicants must be available and willing to work extended shifts, rotating shifts and weekends during the Vintage period.

TWG Loxton is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that TWG Loxton conducts random drug and alcohol testing of its employees.

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The Wine Group, 1636 Bookpurnong Road, Loxton North, South Australia, Australia